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    HI,im new...question about the TM8204WLMI

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by drumadima, Feb 9, 2006.

  1. drumadima

    drumadima Notebook Enthusiast

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    first of all i would like to say hi to everyone.i've been reading this forum for quite a while now,seems like a really nice place :)
    Anyways,im considering ordering an acer 8204 laptop.this will be my first notebook and i want it to be top notch,i do music writing,recording etc. my main question is this: on the acer website in their spec comparison sheet,ive noticed that it says,that the ram of this laptop is user expandable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) .what does that mean? im a bit lost here.is there a possibility to install 4GB of ram into that beast later if i need to?..here is the link : http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/spec_notebooks.htm
    you would have to scroll down a little.
    thanks a lot! really looking forward to your help!
     
    drumadima, Feb 9, 2006
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  2. wynand32

    wynand32 Notebook Consultant

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    The Intel 945 chipset is capable of supporting 4GB of RAM, so there's no reason why this shouldn't be true. However, I don't think 2GB sticks are being manufactured yet...
     
    wynand32, Feb 9, 2006
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    andejp12 Notebook Enthusiast

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    wynand32 has it spot on. If 2GB sticks of RAM were made for laptops than the 8204 could handle having two of them inside :).

    For now however we all must live with a max of 2GB.
     
    andejp12, Feb 9, 2006
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  4. madmike23

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    Well there's a minimal advantage from 1gb to 2gb, so I would say it'd be a waste to throw all your money into 4gb of RAM for one system.

    I too, am living with a max of 2GB, would I go higher? Probably not.
     
    madmike23, Feb 9, 2006
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  5. drumadima

    drumadima Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks guys...that sorts things out then :)
     
    drumadima, Feb 10, 2006
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